Vocabulary
Small animal with six legs and sometimes has wings. (昆虫)
Insect
How is Okinawa tempura different from mainland tempura?
The batter or coating is thicker.
Coral cannot live in the _____ water.
muddy
When did Satsuma invade the Ryukyu Kingdom?
1609
a number of~
Text example: Farm products and sea products from Japan can reach a number of Asian Countries in about four hours.
To add value to something. (を豊かにする)
Enrich
About how long does it take for food products to reach most Asian countries from Naha Airport?
About 4 hours
The white sand is made from the ________ of coral reef and other sea creatures.
remains
Was the Ryukyu Kingdom able to trade with other countries while Japan was closed to the world?
Yes
each time
Example: I took the exam twice and failed each time.
Share or exchange information, news, or ideas. (を伝える)
Communicate
Which is closer to Okinawa, Tokyo or Taiwan?
Taiwan
The Ryukyu Kingdom ____ _________ of its geographical position to trade with many countries.
took advantage
What musical instrument did some people take with them as they fled the Battle of Okinawa?
Sanshin
depend on~
Example: Dishes can look and taste very different depending on the region.
With different parts or things joined or related to each other. (相互に関連した)
Interconnected
This comedian uses shima-kutuba in his performances.
Jun-senshu
Three million years ago the Ryukyu Islands were connected to the Asian _________.
continent
What native Okinawan bird does not fly?
Yambarukuina or Okinawan Rail
headed to~
Example: They headed to the beach for vacation.
The process or period of gathering crops. (を収穫する)
Harvest
The Yambaru Forest is called this.
The "Galapagos of the East"
Jun-senshu has _________ attention as the comedian who uses shima-kutuba.
attracted
When was the Ryukyu Kingdom founded?
1429
in terms of~
Example: In terms of language, I can speak a little German, so I can talk about the weather.